Question 1

What's the difference between Fortitude and Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Fortitude is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Robert Graham (2016) dominated by Tobacco accords. Noir Extreme is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2015) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 5 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Fortitude or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fortitude scores 4.45/5 vs Noir Extreme at 4.43/5. On r/fragrance, Fortitude sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Noir Extreme is 6.8/10 (mixed). Noir Extreme's standout strength: Luxurious, classy scent profile with vanilla, woody, leather notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Fortitude and Noir Extreme smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Fortitude: Unable to analyze. Noir Extreme: Tom Ford Noir Extreme receives mixed community feedback.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fortitude or Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Noir Extreme: Excellent performance on some skin types (8-16 hours reported) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Fortitude vs Noir Extreme?

Accepted Answer

Fortitude scores highest for winter wear; Noir Extreme scores highest for winter wear. Fortitude leans evening, Noir Extreme leans evening.

Fortitude vs Noir Extreme

Comparison Summary

Unique to Noir Extreme (14)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Fortitude	Noir Extreme
Brand	Robert Graham	Tom Ford
Year	2016	2015
Rating	4.45	4.43
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	0	14